pertain

intransitive-verb
UK: /pəˈteɪn/
US: /pərˈteɪn/

  1. To relate to or have a connection with something.

    1. These rules pertain to all students.
    2. The evidence didn't directly pertain to the suspect's involvement in the crime.

  2. To apply or be relevant to a particular person, situation, or thing.

    1. This chapter will pertain to recent events.
    2. The discount only pertain to purchases made within the specified period.

Synonyms

concern refer apply belong relate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pertain" in English means: To relate to or have a connection with something., To apply or be relevant to a particular person, situation, or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "pertain" is /pəˈteɪn/ in British English and /pərˈteɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pertain": concern, refer, apply, belong, relate.

Example usage of "pertain": "These rules pertain to all students.". More examples on the page.